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Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Established by Chinese general Taizong Considered one of the greatest dynasties of China Strengthened central government; influenced by scholar-gentry Restored the civil service; civil service exam strengthened Population in south (rice) surpassed north (wheat & millet) Created a more stable economy; paper money & flying money introduced Broke up power of large land owners - urban areas increased in size

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Economy/Society Women – status improved under the Tang and early Song (especially upper class), but steadily declined during late Song (Confucianism, Neo- Confucianism marriage alliances, foot-binding) Islam & Christianity spread to China Gentry class emerges (well-to-do people from education and civil service